Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires plaintiffs to notify defendants of an intent to file a lawsuit within 10 days of retaining a lawyer in Louisiana.

Highlights:

• Requires plaintiffs to notify defendants of an intent to file a lawsuit within 10 days of retaining a lawyer in Louisiana (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that current law allows plaintiffs’ lawyers can gather evidence and prepare for a lawsuit for almost 2 full years before a defendant is even aware a suit is coming (Sec. 1).

• Requires the notice to include the following information, such as (Sec. 1):

• The name of the plaintiff;

• The contact information of the attorney for the plaintiff;

• The nature of the claim;

• The date of the incident that gave rise to the cause of action;

• The location where the incident occurred gave rise to the cause of action;

• he domicile of the plaintiff; and

• An attorney who fails to comply with the provisions of this Article may be sanctioned by the court.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

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